New Organizing and Bargaining Certificate

Certificate Requirements

• LBST 108 - Labor Law I 3 Credits.
• LBST 109 - Labor Law II 3 Credits.
• LBST 215 - Collective Bargaining 3 Credits.
• LBST 218 - Organizing 3 Credits.

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate 12*

*A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101  course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the certificate to 13 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. investigate the complimentary functions of organizing and collective bargaining;
2. evaluate common strategies; 
3. appreciate the impact of employment laws on organizing and bargaining; and 
4. evaluate the personal skills needed for both organizing and bargaining.

Program Description:

Recognizing that an interest exists for specific training in the skills of the Labor Studies program, a certificate in Organizing and Bargaining is offered. This program is designed for union officers, members, and staff.

Additional certificates are also available in the following areas:

• Labor Studies  (21 credits)
• Labor Law and Representation  (12 credits)
• History and Culture of the Union Movement  (12 credits)